A lot of my friends are property owners and they are all very aware of exactly how risky that can be right now.
I can't tell you how many conversations I've had over property values and the feeling of powerlessness that most people have right now because of market turmoil.
And rightly so, it's difficult not to worry about your land when you know that forces beyond your control are affecting its value.
Luckily, as I tell my friends, there are always some small things you can do to raise the value of that land by simply adding more practical value.
Getting a fence for your property does two very important things.
(1) it adds security to your home (which makes it more valuable), and (2) it looks very good.
Of course, you want to keep in mind that buying a fence isn't just a matter of hammering some boards together...
well, not unless you want to do it over again every couple of years.
You need something that stands out, is distinctive in your neighbourhood, and is built to last a long time.
You need a metal fence rather than wood.
Most of us are familiar with, or in my case deep fond of, old-style wrought iron fencing.
The beautiful curves and shapes give your home a certain elegance and style that a straight picket fence does not.
Unfortunately, the very ugly rust that eventually comes from wrought iron absolutely destroys that whole appeal, so I moved on to Aluminum fencing instead.
All the strength, the style, and the durability, with none of the rust, heavy-weight, or high shipping costs.
It's the perfect material for fencing and it'll last for many many years if you get it powder coated.